Strong's Lexicon chadel: Failing, lacking, idle Original Word: חָדֵל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb חדל (chadal), meaning "to cease" or "to desist." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chadel," the concept of lacking or failing can be related to Greek words such as ἀπολείπω (apoleipō - to leave, to forsake) or ἐλλείπω (elleipō - to lack, to fall short). Usage: The Hebrew word "chadel" is used to describe something that is lacking or failing. It conveys a sense of absence or deficiency, often in a moral or spiritual context. The term can also imply idleness or inactivity, suggesting a cessation of effort or purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of lacking or failing was often tied to one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The Israelites were called to live in obedience and faithfulness, and any deviation from this path was seen as a failure or lack. The term "chadel" would have resonated with the community as a call to return to diligence and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chadal Definition forbearing, lacking NASB Translation forsaken (1), refuses (1), transient (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָדֵל adjective forbearing, lacking, הֶחָדֵל as substantive Ezekiel 3:27 he that forbeareth (opposed to שׁמע, compare חָדֵל Qal near the end); construct חֲדַל אִישִׁים Isaiah 53:3 lacking men (i.e. forsaken by them); — ceasing, transient מֶהחָֿדֵל אָ֑נִי Psalm 39:5, but read rather חֶלֶד see Checritical note. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance he that forbears, frail, rejected From chadal; vacant, i.e. Ceasing or destitute -- he that forbeareth, frail, rejected. see HEBREW chadal Forms and Transliterations וְהֶחָדֵ֣ל ׀ וַחֲדַ֣ל והחדל וחדל חָדֵ֥ל חדל chaDel ḥā·ḏêl ḥāḏêl vachaDal vehechaDel wa·ḥă·ḏal waḥăḏal wə·he·ḥā·ḏêl wəheḥāḏêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 39:4 HEB: אֵ֝דְעָ֗ה מֶה־ חָדֵ֥ל אָֽנִי׃ NAS: Let me know how transient I am. KJV: what it [is; that] I may know how frail I [am]. INT: know how transient I Isaiah 53:3 Ezekiel 3:27 3 Occurrences |
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